Days Numbered for Nigeria's Bandits, Kidnappers
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has tasked the army with flushing out bandits and kidnappers who are forcing villagers and other individuals to live in fear as they strike with impunity, leaving death and destruction in their wake. Kaduna State, Plateau State, Niger State and others, have seen banditry escalate over the past few months and an ad-hoc committee on Nigeria Security Challenges is urging the government to implement some of its recommendations to bring stability back to the country.
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Nigeria:
How Nigerians Paid U.S.$18.34 Million Ransom to Kidnappers in 9 Years
Daily Trust, 28 May 2020
Between 2011 and April 2020, Nigerians lost at least $18.34 million to kidnappers as payments made to secure the release of their loved ones, a new report by SBM Intelligence has… Read more »
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Nigeria:
No More Deals With Katsina Bandits, Masari Vows
This Day, 4 June 2020
Miffed by the renewed attacks, kidnapping and cattle rustling by bandits in Katsina State, Governor Aminu Masari has vowed that he would no longer negotiate with them following… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Over U.S.$18 Million in Ransom Paid to Kidnappers in Nine Years - Report
Premium Times, 28 May 2020
In Nigeria, kidnapping for ransom has become a feature in all parts of the country with thousands of people falling victim. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Presidency Replies to Senate Over Military Operation to Tackle Bandits
Premium Times, 20 May 2020
The Presidency has assured that all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory will be treated equally while tackling security and socio-economic challenges facing the country. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Bandit Attacks - Presidency Announces 'Major' Military Operation in Katsina
Premium Times, 17 May 2020
A day after scores of residents of a Katsina community blocked a highway to protest incessant attacks by armed bandits, the presidency announced the commencement of a major… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Sweep Bandits, Kidnappers Away From Katsina Now - Buhari Orders Soldiers
Vanguard, 17 May 2020
Following the killings of innocent Nigerians in Katsina, President Muhammadu Buhari, Sunday ordered total crackdown on bandits and kidnappers perpetuating the heinous crimes in the… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Bandits Remain Our Nightmare Not COVID-19, Say Kaduna Villagers
Daily Trust, 6 May 2020
Rural dwellers in remote villages of Kaduna State said their major nightmare was bandits who are terrorising them and not COVID-19 pandemic. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Banditry - Implement Report of Ad-Hoc Committee On Security Challenges, Senate Tells Govt
This Day, 15 May 2020
The Senate has urged the federal government to, as a matter of urgency, implement the recommendations contained in the report of the Ad-Hoc Committee on Nigeria Security Challenges… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Nigeria's Security Agencies Overwhelmed - Lawan
This Day, 13 May 2020
The Senate President, Dr. Ahmad Lawan, yesterday declared that the Nigeria's current security challenge has overwhelmed its security agencies in the country. Read more »
InFocus
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Authorities have explained in a promotional video of the Police-VGS APP, that citizens will be able to quickly report crimes, particularly kidnapping, robbery, cultism, rape ... Read more »
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"Kidnapping has led to the loss of tens of thousands of lives and huge sums of money in Read more »